After a slow start affected by injuries and a challenging but exciting European campaign, Robbie Neilson’s men found their form and have stayed out in front in the race for third place ever since. But the Jambos are now feeling the heat from the teams below after a poor run of results. There is are four more games to go before the split and another five matches after that for Robbie Neilson’s men to achieve their pre-season target of third place.
Here is a selection of 51 Hearts fans pictures of the season so far.
9. Swiss time
Hearts fans gather in St Gallen before the UEFA Europa League play off match against FC Zurich in August. Picture: Mark Scates / SNS Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
10. Aussie backing
Hearts fans show their support for the squad's Australian contingent ahead of the UEFA Europa League play-off second leg against FC Zurich at Tynecastle in August Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
11. Screen time
New screens are up for the fans at Tynecastle for the UEFA Europa League play-off second leg match against FC Zurich Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
12. Superb support
Fans get right behind the team during the UEFA Europa League play-off second leg match against FC Zurich at Tynecastle Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group